Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep inspected the dumping work in Hai Duong.

*Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep (second from left) inspects the downstream water source situation serving the dumping at Cau Xe sluice.*

After inspecting the Cau Xe culvert (Tu Ky) and Cau Ghe pumping station (Cam Giang), Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep highly appreciated the initiative of Hai Duong province's specialized agencies and units in implementing the flood control work. However, the first water collection period is expected to be 2 days shorter than the original plan. Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep suggested that the province should have a suitable response plan to ensure the highest flood control results.

In recent years, the downstream area of the Bac Hung Hai system has often been affected by salinity, affecting water quality. Comrade Nguyen Hoang Hiep suggested that Hai Duong should calculate a reasonable time frame, not allowing the peak water intake period to coincide with the salinity period. In addition to urgently taking water for flooding, the province has focused on directing units operating irrigation works to guide farmers to conserve water, avoiding water leakage and loss. At the same time, proactively storing water on the main canal system. For the Kinh Mon onion and garlic area with late harvest, the province must develop a suitable water intake scenario.

*Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep gives gifts and encourages workers on dumping duty at Cau Ghe pumping station (Cam Giang).*

The time to take water to flood the floodplain coincides with the coming of Tet, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep requested workers of units exploiting irrigation works in Hai Duong to celebrate Tet but not forget their duties. Agencies and units should arrange appropriate shifts, handle situations and incidents promptly, and not let the floodplain work be interrupted.

*By January 23, Hai Duong had flooded 19,697 hectares, reaching 36.7% of the planting plan.*

By January 23, Hai Duong had flooded 19,697 hectares, reaching 36.7% of the planned planting area. Excluding the area of Kinh Mon town, the province has flooded 41.04% of the plan. The province requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to pay attention to completing the operation of the Bac Hung Hai system to meet the requirements for irrigation water sources. Directing the Bac Hung Hai Irrigation Works One Member Co., Ltd. to closely coordinate with localities in regulating water to ensure irrigation water needs and limit water pollution...

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